I am a citizen of this planet, who believes there is a purpose and mission to our existence. I pursue that mission and try to enjoy every lesson, every day, and every last drop of the pain and joy we drink when we live. I live a mostly regret-free life, with each failure quickly becoming a valuable experience and something to laugh about, and every success something about which to be thankful and celebrative. I do all of this in and around my beloved Berkeley, California.

2/24/2007

A Good Saturday After A Long Time.......

Just a quick note in the middle of all the noise, words, and traffic that marks a family reunion! It is so sweet to be surrounded by so much love for those you have missed bitterly for a long time. My brother, Massoud, is such a peaceful and wonderful man. He is a top-notch scholar in his own field, a professor, a researcher, and an author. Perhaps it would be legitimate for me to be proud of him because he is all that. What makes me most proud of him, though, is the Grade AAA+ heart he has and how when he is around, one never feels sad or lonely. He has something kind and constructive to say to everyone, and there is always something to learn from him. He is a joy to know and a good role model to follow. Off to doing (or pretending to do) some chores for dinner now! Life is good, very good.